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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 204.46 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 204.46 and 98.99 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 204.46 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/204.46 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 204.46 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 20,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238.99/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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